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RICHARD NAVAStaff Writer Valentine’s Day is here again, a day for the lover and the hopeless romantic. As Pepperdine students reminisce on their ghosts of Valentine’s past, however, it becomes obvious that a day meant for chocolates and flowers, all-too-often turns into a day full of chaos and laughter. The dateless may feel relieved after hearing their peers’ tales marked by … [Read more...] about Students recall Valentine’s dates that did not go exactly as planned

GABE DURHAMStaff Writer As a gorgeous 30-year-old brunette puts on a pair of glasses in front of the mirror, she whispers so herself, “You’re hideous.” When she shows up for high school that day, she trips in front of Dash Handsome, captain of the football team, and someone throws a sandwich at her. “Oh,” the audience says, “This high schooler is a social outcast. We’re not … [Read more...] about Beauty wins movie roles and awards

MARY WISNIEWSKIAssistant A&E Ediotor Some students will find themselves spending Valentine’s Day with a box of chocolate, a bouquet of roses and a romantic night out on the town. However, some Pepperdine students and Malibu residents may find themselves sitting in the dark instead. That is, sitting in the dark along with a packed audience at Smothers Theatre. John Cleese, … [Read more...] about John Cleese arrives; show sells out

SHANNON URTNOWSKIA&E Assistant A night of fun, laughter and quality entertainment needs no flashy name.  What you see is what you get with “Comedy Night,” a show for students to relieve their stress and liven  up their weekend. “Comedy Night” will showcase professional comedians Lou Santini and Tom Connolly on the second floor of the HAWC tomorrow night at 8.  “We wanted … [Read more...] about Squeaky-Clean Comedy

JESSICA ONIStaff Writer In his new short story collection “How We Are Hungry,” best-selling author Dave Eggers explores one of the most common of human impulses: the tendency to over-think everything. In the hands of Eggers’ neurotic characters, everyday situations transform into hilarious, action-packed adventures. It is not so much the stories that are being told as the … [Read more...] about Reading satiates hunger for stories